Lead Carpenter – $35-$38/HR
Lead Carpenter
Location: Cincinnati, OH area
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Pay: $35–$38/hr
About the Opportunity
Summit Skilled Solutions is partnering with a leading facilities and construction services provider to identify an experienced Project Carpenter Lead for an immediate opening in the Cincinnati area. This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled carpenter ready to take ownership of jobsite execution across multiple accounts.
Job Summary
The Project Carpenter Lead plans, coordinates, and executes construction and maintenance projects, serving as the primary on-site leader. This role oversees subcontractors and field associates while managing schedule, cost, quality, safety, and client expectations — with regular hands-on field work to keep projects moving.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout, meeting scope, schedule, and budget goals
- Develop and manage short-term and look-ahead schedules; coordinate labor, subcontractors, materials, and equipment
- Supervise subcontractors and field associates, providing direction, resolving issues, and enforcing quality and safety standards
- Perform hands-on construction tasks as needed, including:
- Framing (metal stud or wood), drywall hanging and finishing, acoustic ceiling grid and tile installation
- Installation of wood and hollow metal frames/doors and hardware (locks, closers, panic devices)
- Wood trim installation (base, crown molding, chair rail, door trim)
- Cabinet/casework and countertop installation, VCT and carpet tile flooring, and specialty item assembly (lockers, benches, toilet accessories, partitions)
- Monitor project costs, labor hours, and material usage; identify variances and communicate risks to management
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers and clients
- Document daily activities, field changes, and job conditions; submit daily reports, timesheets, and required project documentation
- Inspect completed work for quality and compliance; manage punch lists and closeout activities
- Promote and enforce jobsite safety standards and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED required
- 5–10 years of carpentry-related work experience
- 1–3 years managing projects with a scope exceeding $10K
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Working knowledge of project budgets, labor tracking, and scheduling
- Comfortable using mobile devices for daily reports, photos, and logs
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound field decision-making
- Effective verbal and written communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction